At last, homeownership is within the grasp of some Canadians but their choices may be somewhat limited.Houses have become “slightly” more affordable for the average Canadian but they will have to think small.According to RBC’s latest Housing Trends and Affordability report, household incomes outpaced a modest rise in mortgage ...

Investors should calm down and carry on in 2014. That is the word from Scotiabank who are playing down the so-called risks that may affect market conditions next year.The big risks – high household debt, affordability issues and muted wage growth – should not pose a serious threat to the Canadian housing market in 2014, despite what ...